Seek shelter in low forested areas, but avoid tall, solitary trees. During a storm, stay away from peaks (particularly Half Dome), ridges, caves, water, and open areas. Plan to be over passes and away from high open areas by noon. These summer storms often bring intense rain, hail, and lightning strikes, particularly in mid to late afternoon (but can occur at any time). Thunderstorms are a frequent and spectacular occurrence in the Yosemite Wilderness. Drenching thunderstorms can form in a matter of hours, and snow can fall at any time of the year. Sudden changes in weather catch many unaware. Common sense and some knowledge of safe travel and camping techniques will help to protect yourself and others from harm. Included as well are the inscriptions of YOSEMITE, CALIFORNIA, 2010 and E PLURIBUS UNUM.Visitors to the Yosemite Wilderness must accept the risks as part of the Wilderness experience. The design is the work of Joseph Menna and was sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. The uncirculated coin reverse features a design showcasing a massive granite monolith found in Yosemite National Park known as El Capitan which rises over 3,000 feet from the valley floor below.
Also included are the inscriptions of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and QUARTER DOLLAR. The portrait of the first President of the United States was originally completed by John Flanagan. As such, it has a portrait of George Washington on their obverse just like all the other bullion coins and just like the circulating quarter dollars on which both silver coin programs are based. The uncirculated coin is the collector grade version of the same piece released under the United States Mint’s America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins Program.
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Each coin sold for $279.95, plus the Mint’s standard shipping and handling charge of $4.95 per order. A final sell-out did not occur until mid-July when the waiting list notice returned. The notice was later removed and the strikes were once again available for ordering. Ten days after its release, a waiting list notice was posted on the Mint’s website for the coins, however, this turned out to be in error. Initial demand was strong accounting for over 75% of the entire mintage of 27,000 in just four days of availability. The United States Mint released the Yosemite Silver Uncirculated Coin on June 9, 2011. That specification has since been changed to between 2.5 and 3.0 inches, but the Mint has opted to keep the original diameter for subsequent strikes. The 2010-dated coins have a diameter of three inches which was a specification initially required of the companion bullion pieces. Fifty-six locations will be represented in the program, with five struck annually from 2010 until completed in 2021. 999 fine silver and features a reverse design emblematic of a selected site of national interest from around the United States, the District of Columbia and the five US territories.
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It is the third in a series of collectible five ounce silver coins produced by the United States Mint.Įach uncirculated coin is struck from five ounces of. The Yosemite National Park Silver Uncirculated Coin honors Yosemite National Park of California.
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